11-09-03 - Galaxy @ Smurfs: Playoff game 2 pre/post [R]

the SoHo fans seem to think it's all over, and i'd have to say based on their performances over the last 3 matches i don't see them scoring three goals. especially if derosario is out.

i'd vote for keeping the same team as saturday night with the possible exceptions of:

serna for moreno - perhaps san jose were marking aly a bit more this match as he's burned them a couple of times, but he didn't seem as effective. give him a bit of a rest, give diego 45 minutes.

albright for torres - before yelling, i really like torres down the right and should we fall behing before half time, i say bring him on, but i think chris plays a better defensive player.

 

They've been playing well against the Smurfs lately. The thought of bunkering in and giving them more possession scares me. I could see it late in the match but not as a game strategy from the start.
Go out and get a goal or two!! They can do it.
But on the bunker side of it. They do have some long ball counter talent with Bo's long ball accuracy which could work again for a goal.
But I say no reason to change what's been working lately and San Jose sure isn't putting a bunch of them in the back of the net now. Two goals against the G's will be a tough assignment.

 

Why change the gameplan now?

 

Finish them! I want 4-0 total when all is said and done. KILL THEM! KILL THEM! KILL THEM!

 

Yeah Yeah Yeah!!! I want a plethora of postgame sanjose quotes ripping the MLS playoff structure, etc. SWEET!!

 

Re: Re: 11-09-03 - Galaxy @ Smurfs: Playoff game 2 pre/post [R]

I see no reason to change the gameplan, either.

We need to keep in mind that even though we are two goals ahead, San Jose only has to score ONE goal to get right back in this battle - - and all season long, we have shown a willingness to let our opponent score at least one goal. Combine this with our difficulty in scoring/absence of winning on the road, and what is left is a series that is likely to be closer than any of us would like.

Even though our confidence is high after these last three games, I would say that the difference in the last game was that we took advantage of our chances. The Smurfs had at least 3 quality chances on 11/1 and they blew them. We had 3 quality chances, one of which was a gift from an SJ rookie, and we turned it into 2 goals. The first half was a dull affair, with the G's lacking any punch.

Bottom line is that there can be no lack of intensity for the Galaxy on Saturday, because one goal by the SJ in the first half will turn this into anybody's game.

Topper



PS: GO GALAXY ! ! ! ELIMINATE THE SMURFS!!!

 

I for one am completely confused. Am I the only one who noticed that until Derasorio went out of the game that he and Mullan were wreaking havoc to the Galaxy Defense. Primarily due to the LACK OF SPEED and complete DEFENSE INEPTITUDE of Victorine.

I hope that Victorine's fluke of a goal does not overshadow the fact that he was by far the weakest link Saturday.

I hope that we see Albright in place of Victorine. In addition to Albright actually being able to play defense, he is occasionally capable of passing the ball to a someone in the same color jersey.

 

Agreed. A little harsh,but I concur. Mullen seem to be easily get behind Sasha a lot in the 1st 1/2 and was combining nicely with the pretty boy and DeRosario.

 

The Galaxy would be foolish to just sit on their lead and bunker down. As Topper said before, all it takes is one goal for San Jose and the series has a whole new look. If I was Sigi (and no, I'm not pregnant like he constantly is), I'd keep the same lineup and keep the same tactics that he's used these last three games. Sigi's not stupid...he'll make the proper subs if he wants more defense or offense to get the result he wants.

What I worry more is if the players get at each others throats and yellow and red cards get thrown out. I despise MLS refs as they have no clue, but it wouldn't surprise me if a call goes in favor of SJ with a Donavon dive in game 2. Just my two cents.

 

Official Galaxy vs Earthquake pre-post game [R]

We should past the San Jose this saturday. I think that the fact the San Jose lost so many games at the end of the regular season make them an easy target. I think they do have a good team, but they luck motivation at this point. My prediction

LA Galaxy 1
Earthquake 0

Attendance= 16,000

 

and the sour grapes begin already...

http://www.bayarea.com/mld/mercurynews/sports/7187484.htm

these guys sound like they've already given up.

my favorite quote

well frankie, we've played 5 games against you this season, and lets see we've got 2 wins, 1 loss and 2 ties with an aggregate score of 7-3. we may have had a crappy season but against the smurfs we've more than held our own.

 

Jesus....Nice find there. Hope Sigi's posting that quote in the locker room. What a bunch of crybabies. Is it LA's fault that the Smurfs always choke when it matters (too bad they didn't in '01...but they were crap the rest of the season that year and only got hot in the playoffs...much like LA this year)

 

Must ..... restrain ...... self ...... from .... gloating ...... until ..... Sunday......

(At which point all (both?) Quake fans become supporters of Rapids or Wizards.)

 

anyone catch Waibels comments in hard C's latest column? when asked which player would you most like to trade jerseys with, waibel replys "danny calif, his jeresy is so big i could make a comforter for my bed."

somebody is a little bitter....

 

Just a little smack talk. He took Califf and his brother out to dinner after the last game in SJ.

 

They are good friends who talk like every day. It's all good and fun!!!

 

Personally I'd rather face SJ than LA in the next round. SJ is entirely overrated and we've manhandled them all season. I don't care how mediocre your season was, your guys always scare me. But.... Your boys definately have the support of everyone in Coloradao,and I'm sure KC too. Well, for this weekend that is! We'll take care of our end, inspite of our dumba$$ coach, but get out there on Saturday, put the nail in SJ's coffin, and deliver us one more home game.

2-1 LA. Landon who???

Hope to see you on the 15th.

 

I hope we don't bunker, its not our style. We go for it and try and take this one too. Regardless what happened in the regular season we have the talent to win on any given saturday. Maybe the old Magician 100fires can give us that push we will need. I would rather go down fighting than wait for something to happen.
PS God hates smurfs!!!!!!!!

 

Si Se Puede!

F the Smurfs!

 

Let's keep putting the pressure! Same line up. Let's give them the screw and finish it!!

 

Looks like a bad night for No Cal. Raiders lose in OT and next, the end of the EarthQueefs.

 

Anybody doing PBP for this?